Which years should I avoid for the Dodge Durango and GMC Terrain?

For the Durango, NHTSA data points to 2005 and 2011-2014 as avoid years. For the Terrain, avoid years are 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2020.

Which model has more complaints overall?

The Durango has 7,194 total complaints over 20 model years (360 per year on average), while the Terrain has 3,079 total complaints over 16 model years (192 per year on average). These totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.

How do the two compare on recalls?

The Durango carries 57 total recall campaigns across its run, more than double the Terrain's 21 recall campaigns.

Which has better fuel economy?

The Terrain averages 24 mpg combined across its model years, well ahead of the Durango's 16.8 mpg combined average.

What are the most common problem areas for each?

For the Durango, the top problem area is Electrical System at 38% of complaints, followed by Fuel System at 26%. For the Terrain, Engine leads at 43%, followed by Visibility & Wipers at 16%.

Dodge Durango vs GMC Terrain: Which Years to Avoid

Dodge Durango (2005-2025) logs 7,194 complaints across 20 model years (360/year average) and 57 recall campaigns, versus GMC Terrain (2010-2025) with 3,079 complaints (192/year average) and 21 recalls. Durango's avoid years are 2005, 2011-2014; Terrain's are 2011-2013 and 2020. Terrain also averages better fuel economy, 24 mpg combined versus Durango's 16.8 mpg combined.

Head to head

Dodge Durango

Model years: 2005–2025 (20)
NHTSA complaints: 7,194
Per model year: 360
Recall campaigns: 57
Years to avoid: 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Best years: 2023, 2024, 2025
Top problem area: Electrical System
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 16.8
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.0 ★

GMC Terrain

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 3,079
Per model year: 192
Recall campaigns: 21
Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2020
Best years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 24.0
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.5 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Durango				Terrain
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2005	Avoid	1,567	8	14	—	—	—	—
2006	Caution	852	9	14	—	—	—	—
2007	Caution	191	4	15	—	—	—	—
2008	Caution	97	2	15	—	—	—	—
2009	Caution	12	4	15.5	—	—	—	—
2010	—	—	—	—	Caution	290	3	21.5
2011	Avoid	799	8	17	Avoid	386	4	19.5
2012	Avoid	640	10	17.5	Avoid	364	4	21.5
2013	Avoid	640	11	17.5	Avoid	364	3	21.5
2014	Avoid	782	11	18	Good	296	2	21.5
2015	Caution	503	4	18	Caution	297	3	23
2016	Caution	161	3	19	Good	152	2	23
2017	Caution	211	2	19	Good	133	1	23
2018	Good	232	5	17	Caution	220	5	27
2019	Good	142	4	17	Caution	185	3	27
2020	Good	55	2	17	Avoid	196	2	25
2021	Caution	202	8	17	Best	35	2	26.5
2022	Good	56	7	17	Best	60	2	26.5
2023	Best	30	2	17	Best	39	2	26
2024	Best	14	0	17	Good	49	1	25.5
2025	Best	8	0	17	Best	13	0	26

Complaint Index by year

Dodge Durango

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

GMC Terrain

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which years should I avoid for the Dodge Durango and GMC Terrain?: For the Durango, NHTSA data points to 2005 and 2011-2014 as avoid years. For the Terrain, avoid years are 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2020.
Which model has more complaints overall?: The Durango has 7,194 total complaints over 20 model years (360 per year on average), while the Terrain has 3,079 total complaints over 16 model years (192 per year on average). These totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
How do the two compare on recalls?: The Durango carries 57 total recall campaigns across its run, more than double the Terrain's 21 recall campaigns.
Which has better fuel economy?: The Terrain averages 24 mpg combined across its model years, well ahead of the Durango's 16.8 mpg combined average.
What are the most common problem areas for each?: For the Durango, the top problem area is Electrical System at 38% of complaints, followed by Fuel System at 26%. For the Terrain, Engine leads at 43%, followed by Visibility & Wipers at 16%.